US Bridges

Brick Mill RD over Dove Nest Branch

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · North Middletown Limits · Structure no. 1406 430

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,026
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brick Mill RD over Dove Nest Branch is a other culvert carrying Brick Mill RD over Dove Nest Branch in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,026 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,729 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrick Mill RD
CrossesDove Nest Branch
LocationNorth Middletown Limits
RouteCounty Highway 430
Coordinates39.46244, -75.68771
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,026 (2023)
Projected traffic7,729 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brick Mill RD over Dove Nest Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Brick Mill RD over Dove Nest Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Brick Mill RD over Dove Nest Branch carry?

About 7,026 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Brick Mill RD over Dove Nest Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Brick Mill RD over Dove Nest Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.